Last night at Station 2, Pingree Grove Explorers Trained on Pulling Hose, Advancing Hose, Flowing Water and Repacking the Hose. using one of our Engines.... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday at 4:00pm, Pingree Grove & Countryside was dispatched to the block of 39W300 Route 20 for a rollover vehicle accident. Upon arrival, units found a single vehicle on its side with 2 patients trapped. Patients were extricated in under 30 minutes and transported to local hospital with minor injuries.

Responding for PGFPD:
Engine 1213
Engine 1214
Ambulance 1253
Ambulance 1251
Chief 1201
Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday Evening at 8:40 pm Pingree Grove & Countryside Responded to the block of 12N200 West View St for a reported structure fire. On arrival personnel found a fully involved shed fire with an attached chicken coop and electric pole on fire as well. 1201 took command and 1214 deployed the Skid Load and started extinguishment. 1213 & 1223 supplied water & personnel for extinguishment and overhaul. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday at 2:10 PM, Pingree Grove & Countryside responded Auto Aid to Hampshire for a reported Garage Fire on the 18N700 Block of Gast Rd. Units in route reported a header visible in the distance confirming a working fire. Upon arrival, personnel found a two-story detached Garage with an addition of a lean-to in the rear and the building that was fully involved. Personnel had to contend with a live ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last Night 5 Members of the Pingree Grove & Countryside Honor Guard attended the Wake and Fire Department Walk-through for Chicago's Fallen Firefighter. The turn out from the AFFI Honor Guard, Suburban Fire Departments, Out of State Fire Departments and the Chicago Fire Department was Overwhelming. There were more that 300 Firefighters present. Personnel endured Standing for over 45 minutes in Thunderstorm ... (Full Story & Photos)